February 11, 2015 -- IMF Survey : Egypt: Steadfast Reforms Key for Economic Stability, Jobs, Growth
Following four years of political uncertainty and economic slowdown, Egypt has chosen a path of adjustment and reform which, if followed resolutely, will lead to economic stability and growth, the IMF said in its first comprehensive assessment of the North African nation&rsquo;s economy since 2010.

April 20, 2012 -- IMF Survey: Mideast Oil Importers Under Strain, Oil Exporters Faring Well
The Middle East and North Africa region is going through a period of dramatic change. In the "Arab Spring" countries, political transition, pressing social demands, and an adverse external environment have combined to increase the near-term risks to macroeconomic stability, the IMF said in its latest assessment.

September 10, 2011 -- IMF Survey: Deauville Partnership Broadens Support for Mideast, North Africa
Group of Seven industrial nations, plus Russia, bolstered their support for Middle East and North African countries under the Deauville Partnership, an initiative launched at a leaders’ summit last May, and welcomed moves by international financial institutions to improve coordination.

June 30, 2011 -- IMF Survey: IMF Remains Committed to Supporting Egypt
The IMF stands ready to help Egypt and its people and continues to maintain a close policy dialogue with the government, a leading IMF economist, who headed the recent discussions on a possible Stand-By Arrangement, says.

June 05, 2011 -- IMF Survey: IMF Outlines $3 Billion Support Plan for Egypt
Egypt has reached agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a draft 12-month $3 billion financing package to support the country's program of economic reforms at a crucial period as the country transitions to democracy.

May 31, 2011 -- IMF Survey: IMF Intensifying Efforts to Boost Staff Diversity, Experience
The IMF aims to improve recruitment of women and staff from underrepresented regions, while broadening its hiring methods, Deputy Managing Director Nemat Shafik says. In an interview, Shafik discusses the IMF and its internal work culture and what is being done to promote diversity.

February 16, 2011 -- IMF Survey: Mideast Needs More Focus on Inclusive Growth—IMF
Masood Ahmed, Director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, says that one of the lessons from recent unrest in the Middle East is that governments should focus much more on inclusive growth and give more help to poorer households.

October 15, 2008 -- IMF Survey: 'Setback for All' if Financial Turmoil Slows Globalization
The international financial system needs to be rebuilt, but developed and developing economies alike would suffer a major setback if the global financial crisis resulted in a retrenchment in globalization, a panel of economists tells a seminar during the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings.